The 50+ Show Manchester Central - formerly G-Mex

Manchester Central is in the heart of Manchester city centre and is easily accessible from all over the Northwest of England.

Getting to Manchester Central

By Train

Manchester Picadilly and Victoria train stations are approximately 20 minutes walk away from Manchester Central, or a 5-10 minute taxi journey. Oxford Road and Deansgate stations are just a 2 minute walk. Train tickets are valid on the Metrolink to get from Picadilly, Victoria and Deansgate stations to the exhibition venue.

By Metrolink

Nearest Metrolink station is St Peter's Square (not the station named G-Mex).

By Bus

Contact GMPTE on 0161 244 1000 or go to www.gmpte.com for the latest bus times.

By Car

A NCP car park is avaialble underneath Manchester Central which also has disabled parking. A second car park (also NCP) is available at the rear of Manchester Central. A map of Manchester Central parking facilities is also available.

Disabled Information

The 50+ Show is on the ground floor at Manchester Central, at street level. Disabled toilets are also on the ground floor level. Manchester Central has a dedicated area for assistance dogs and Deaf Alerter, the radio-based fire alarm warning and messaging system. All staff are trained in disability awareness.

Sign Language Interpreted Presentations

The 50+ Show aims to ensure that every visitor makes the most of their day out and we are delighted to offer a BSL sign language interpreter for deaf visitors.  The following sessions will be signed.  The interpreter will be available at The 50+ Show stand to assist visitors at certain times between the sessions listed below:

	Friday 11th March 2011		Saturday 12th March 2011
11.45 - 12.15	Top Tax Tips Prudential Seminar Theatre	10.45 - 11.40	Gardening Questions and Answers Prudential Seminar Theatre
13.00 - 13.45	Robert Owen Brown, the Mark Addy; Aga Rangemaster Cookery Theatre	12.20 - 12.50	Starting Over – a guide to life after 50 Suzy Miller, the Starting Over Show
14.45 - 15.15	How to Make the Most of Your Money Sarah Pennells, Savvy Woman Prudential Seminar Theatre	14.15 - 15.00	Alex Connell, the Vegetarian Society Aga Rangemaster Cookery Theatre

 

Signers may also be available to assist visitors to speak to exhibitors. This cannot be guaranteed however, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Catering facilities

Further information on the catering facilities available at Manchester Central for the duration of The 50+ Show will be posted here nearer to the time of the event.